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Agriculture Agent Assistance Can Be Requested Online

If you are a citizen of Cherokee County and have questions about farming, gardening and other type information, assistance can be requested online. The form is located below. Site visits should also…

Resources for Homeowners, Landowners, and Gardeners on Soil Sampling

Soil Sampling is an important tool for homeowners and gardeners. Farmers have been relying on this information for many years to be successful in growing crops, pasture, and tree farms. Below is some…

WNC Ag Options Informational Session

You are invited to an informational meeting about the 2026 WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers Monday August 25 at 4 PM. The WNC AgOptions staff will provide a presentation of the…

Spotted Lanternfly: Early Detection Key for NC

New Invasive Insect PestSpotted Lanternfly, an invasive planthopper has been detected in Caldwell County, NC making it the fourth county in our state where the pest has been found. The planthopper…

Learn How To Identify Trees

Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers of Cherokee County will be offering a free class from 1:00 until 2:30 PM on Wednesday, August 13. The class will be held at 699b Connahetta Street in Murphy, NC.…

Asian Needle Ants Found in NC

Cherokee County residents, it's time to get acquainted with a new — and potentially problematic — neighbor: the Asian needle ant. While you might be used to seeing various ants scurrying around, this…

Register for a Free Forest Farming Tour

Join experienced forest farmer Ben Kitchen for a tour of his unique operation in a rich cove forest in Cherokee County, North Carolina. With decades of experience growing wild-simulated native herbs,…

HealthyWoods App Will Assist in Forest Health Decisions

A great way to log changes in your woodland lots is through the HealthyWoods App that was created by several Universities including NC State Extension. The tool can help you quickly identify common…

Shiitake Mushroom Workshop

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers℠ in Cherokee County will teach a hands on Shiitake Mushroom class. The class will be taught March 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM at our classroom located at 699B Connaheeta…

Helene Updates, Resources and Recovery

The storm missed Cherokee County but below are some great websites to continue to stay informed of news/weather activities and updates on recovery efforts for Western North Carolina.Receive Local…